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Adrenaline (formula C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>13</sub>NO<sub>3</sub>, also known as [[Epinephrine|epinephrine]])<sub> </sub>is a naturally produced [[Hormone|hormone]] within the human body. It is produced in the [[Adrenal gland|adrenal glands]] located above the [[Kidney|kidneys]] and travels in the blood stream. It is usually associated with shock and may cause an increase in heart rate, increased respiratory rate, [[Vasoconstriction|vasoconstriction]], [[Vasodilation|vasodilation]] and [[Lipolysis|lipolysis]]. It is classified as part of the [[Amine|amine]] family. | Adrenaline (formula C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>13</sub>NO<sub>3</sub>, also known as [[Epinephrine|epinephrine]])<sub> </sub>is a naturally produced [[Hormone|hormone]] within the human body. It is produced in the [[Adrenal gland|adrenal glands]] located above the [[Kidney|kidneys]] and travels in the blood stream. It is usually associated with shock and may cause an increase in heart rate, increased respiratory rate, [[Vasoconstriction|vasoconstriction]], [[Vasodilation|vasodilation]] and [[Lipolysis|lipolysis]]. It is classified as part of the [[Amine|amine]] family. | ||
[[File:adrenaline_small.png|Adrenaline chemical structure]]<ref>Adrenaline. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://biobook.nerinxhs.org/bb/systems/endocrinology/1000px-Adrenaline.svg.png [Accessed 16 Oct. 2014].</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 01:25, 17 October 2014
Adrenaline (formula C9H13NO3, also known as epinephrine) is a naturally produced hormone within the human body. It is produced in the adrenal glands located above the kidneys and travels in the blood stream. It is usually associated with shock and may cause an increase in heart rate, increased respiratory rate, vasoconstriction, vasodilation and lipolysis. It is classified as part of the amine family.
References
- ↑ Adrenaline. (n.d.). [image] Available at: http://biobook.nerinxhs.org/bb/systems/endocrinology/1000px-Adrenaline.svg.png [Accessed 16 Oct. 2014].
